As International Women’s Day approaches, the conversation around women in technology is louder than ever. But while many initiatives focus on the “girl child” or fresh graduates, one community is shining a massive spotlight on the most untapped demographic in the digital economy: mothers.
This Saturday, March 7th, MumsWhoCode is hosting a highly anticipated, premium hybrid conference themed “Give to Gain: More Mothers Who Thrive as Techies.” Taking place physically at Café One in Lagos and streaming globally to virtual attendees, this event is not just another talk shop. It is a massive resource drive designed to equip upwardly mobile mothers with the hard skills, mental wellness, and strategic positioning they need to pivot into high-paying tech roles.
Spearheaded by Aghama Jesurobo, Founder of MumsWhoCode, the community has grown to over 5,000 women across Africa who are mastering 7 core, in-demand digital fields. The initiative was born out of a clear gap: the intense friction mothers face when trying to learn complex tech skills while managing the demands of nurturing children and families in our societies.
“For most Nigerian mothers, Saturdays are an extreme sport of market runs, chores, and caregiving,” says Aghama, who will be delivering the opening keynote on The State of Motherhood in Tech. “This event is an invitation for mothers to pause, step away from the logistics, and pour entirely into themselves.”
To make this pivot as seamless as possible, MumsWhoCode has partnered with incredibly strategic brands to help distribute these opportunities to ambitious mothers across the country.
What Attendees Can Expect:
The “Give to Gain” conference is packed with tangible resources that attendees can claim on the spot, including:
- Free Tech Upskilling: Distribution of 1-Year Premium DataCamp licenses to help mothers master coding, AI, and data science without financial barriers.
- Mental Wellness Support: Fully sponsored therapy sessions and on-site mental health screenings provided by health-tech partner LavenderCare, acknowledging that mental fortitude is just as important as writing code.
- The “Builders” Panel: A powerhouse session featuring Maureen Oguche (CTO, Baige MFB), Anne Ogunyomi (Founder, LavenderCare), and Kemi Akinsete, breaking down leadership, maternity leave, career pivots, and the inner game of entrepreneurship.
- Tactical Breakout Masterclasses: To include step-by-step sessions on Breaking Into Product Design with Thelma Dike, Cracking the Code of Strategic Interviews with Princess Edokpayi, Personal Branding in the Age of AI with Saidat Sododo, Ideas to Income Session with Tara Koko (Founder, THOD Beauty Bar, Entrepreneurship Trainer & Community Champion with AWEC)
Whether a mother is looking to build digital infrastructure, pivot into product management, or launch a tech-enabled startup from her living room, this event provides the exact roadmap.
How to Attend:
Attendance is completely free, but physical seats at Café One and virtual streaming slots are strictly capped to ensure a premium experience for all participants.
Secure your free ticket and claim your tech resources here: //luma.com/u9hpz4en
It is time for mothers to step fully and unapologetically into the digital economy. Let’s get to building!